Wednesday, August 29, 2007

I made this over the weekend to use up all the small bits and pieces of vegetables languishing in my refrigerator. Since we are big rice-eaters, I always have some rice sitting in the refrigerator. I prefer to use rice which is at least a day or two old for such recipes as each grain of rice remains firm and manages to retain its identity. In addition to the vegetables, I also threw in some soya granules (textured soy protein). Since we are vegetarians, I always look for ways to incorporate this in our meals whenever possible as it adds to the nutritive content of any dish.Ingredients:3 cups cooked Basmati rice1 small onion, chopped2 spring onions (scallions), chopped1 tomato, chopped1 potato, chopped finely½ cup lima beans1 cup Soya granules (soak in some warm water for about 10 minutes, squeeze, wash, squeeze again and use)1 tsp cumin seeds1tsp ginger paste1tsp garlic paste½ tsp chilli powder2 tsp garam masala1 Tbsp oilSalt to taste

Method:Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds followed by the onions, spring onions and ginger garlic paste. Sauté for a bit till the onions turn translucent.Add the finely chopped potato, lima beans and chopped tomatoes and cook for 2 -3 minutes.

Add the chilli powder and garam masala followed by the soya granules. Cover and cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes allowing the soya to absorb all the flavors.

Nice Entry TBC....I've never been a big fan of TVP. I like tofu, in chunks with Thai food and even sometimes as a paneer subsitute. Maybe TVP might taste better with masala podi as you have done here... I have only eaten in vegetarian chili and it was rubbery.

TBC, Your rice looks so healthy and delicious. And your tomatoey raita??? looks like a dessert-so yummy. Feel like dipping my finger and licking it off the screen. Should I refer to myself as the little tbc? ( we share the same abbreviation :) )

hi TBC, came to your blog through the comment that you left on mine ! Thanks for your kind words..my blog is still a fledgling...but you have an amazing blog !! I cant wait to go through all your recipes and try them out !

Kanchana, yeah, I too used to feel the same way about soya nuggets/granules. I guess if you soak in warm water adequately , squeeze etc & add proper masalas, they taste pretty reasonable & and don't taste as rubbery as it otherwise would:)

Kamini, thanks.... never realised that we were both tbc's ;-)

Rajitha & Richa- thanks:)

Bhags, thanks

Laavanya, yeah -I had those soya granules sitting around for too long already!

Nupur, thanks:-).... ummm... if I were asking for stuff, I would definitely ask to get rid of some of my flab....if only there were magic potions/creams...

Asha,You're here??? Give those eyes some rest, girl!Take care & come back and tell us everything when you can:-)Hugs to u too.

Happy cook,Join the club!I have recently started to change my food habits where rice is concerned.

Padma, thanks:)

Tee,Thanks. You have? Lemme go check out your dish.

Sreelu,Actually, I use the same thing too.I always have chunks & granules in my pantry.

Prema,I think the paste adds a tangy taste to the raita. It was really good.

Hey Mansi,I felt the same way about soya too... our releationship has changed over time;-)Thanks for tagging me. I'm flattered that you want to know more.I am not too good with these memes. My friend Seec had tagged me a long time back for one of these and I still haven't gotten around to doing it... someday.. I promise:-)

Sharmi, thanks for the compliment:-)All I did to the raita was add tomato paste instead of tomato pieces. It gives it a nice tinge, doesn't it?

Nags,thank you dear:-)

Sher, welcome to my blog!Thanks & you are so welcome.

Raaga, thank u, thank u;-)

Rachna, many thanks:-)

Latha, yeah.. I always need some raita with rice made like this. If it is plain rice, I need yogurt:-)

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